East Kent Golding (UK)


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  • Regular price $2.29





EKG was developed from wild Canterbury Whitebine in the late 1700s, East Kent Godling is the quintessential English variety. It has been used in kettle and dry hopping and is known for is subtle citrus, floral and herbal characteristics.

Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include smooth and delicate with floral, lavender, spice, honey, earth, lemon, orange, grapefruit and thyme overtones.

Possible substitutions include Fuggle, Progress, Golding

Alpha Acid 4.5 - 6.5%
Beta Acid 1.9 - 2.8%
Co-humulone 28 - 32%
Total Oil 0.4 - 0.8 mL/100g
Myrcene 29 - 31% of total oil
Caryophyllene 12 - 16% of total oil
Farnesene < 1.0% of total oil
Humulene 38 - 44% of total oil
Geraniol 0 - 0% of total oil